No longer a pushover

Chapter 317

Lucas deeply regretted it now. He should have listened to Donovan earlier; if he had, he would not have fallen for Xenia's trick yesterday.

If he had exposed her actions on the spot, Noelle wouldn't have been so angry, and Donovan's project wouldn't have lost the bidding opportunity.

Xenia stepped back a few paces. "Lucas, I did it for Donovan's investment and Frank's project. I didn't expect to be outwitted by Noelle!"

"Outwitted?"

"Yes, Noelle clearly set a trap and made us fall into it!"

He frowned. "You're the one who fell for it and dragged me in with you. It was your behavior and your scheme against Noelle that led to this disaster! This is all your fault!"

He had heard her try to twist the truth. If it were before, he might have believed Noelle was at fault. But this time, he had witnessed everything firsthand.

It had nothing to do with Noelle. It was Xenia's attempt to frame her that had failed.

Xenia shrank back, surprised that Lucas was clear-headed this time and didn't fall for her tricks. She was angry inside.

you also tacitly agreed with my actions, which means your thoughts were

up! Don't compare me to you!"

need to remind you? Think about the recent team issue. Didn't you want Noelle to return to the

eyes were full of mockery. "You're shifting all the blame onto me, and that's not fair. I didn't

go explain it to Donovan. I have nothing

but do you

moment. "Xenia, is this your

innocent expression. "Lucas, I've always been like this. It's you who can't face

"Enough! Stop talking."

forehead on the stairs. Blood immediately began flowing out. When Lucas saw

helped Xenia up.

expression froze. "I

Frank helping her and quickly showed a surprised smile. "Frank, it's not Lucas' fault. I lost

her sugary words, he impatiently released his grip. He looked at Lucas. "Lucas, what exactly happened yesterday? I received a demand letter. Noelle and

Lucas heard this,

up." He should have stopped